Global Manufacturing Cost Analyst

Helprise is an organization that combines global reach with local talent. We work for companies that value quality, partnership, and responsibility, creating teams that really work. By precisely matching skills and business needs, we connect specialists with projects where their knowledge has a real impact. By joining us, you become part of an environment where matching is not a coincidence, but a decision.

We are looking for a Cost Analyst to join a global finance team supporting multiple manufacturing sites. Reporting to the Finance Director and partnering closely with finance leaders at plant level and global stakeholders, you will help ensure consistent, accurate and standardized costing processes while contributing to continuous improvement and transformation initiatives.

YOU WILL

• Execute daily cost roll-ups in the ERP system for multiple plants (material, labor, overheads, work center rate updates).
• Perform annual budget cost roll-ups (VA cost, full cost) across several sites.
• Prepare cost element cost lists to monitor and explain standard cost changes vs. budget
• Complete year-end cost copies and validate new standard costs.
• Conduct ad hoc standard cost checks and support internal stakeholders across the business.
• Review costed BOMs for projects and process improvement initiatives.
• Perform global ERP cost loading as part of daily and annual reporting cycles.
• Partner with site finance leaders, global teams and business units to ensure consistency, compliance and data quality.
• Support Manufacturing Supply Agreement (MSA) and Transitional Service Agreement (TSA) topics, including tracking actuals, supporting forecasting, planning vs. actuals and ad hoc analysis.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance or Accounting.
• 3+ years of experience in manufacturing finance / supply chain finance with exposure to end-to-end processes and systems.
• Experience supporting multiple sites and collaborating with various finance partners.
• Strong knowledge of ERP costing (e.g., SAP / JDE / Oracle; SAP CO is an advantage).
• Advanced Excel skills; knowledge of Power BI or similar tools is welcome.
• Ability to work with large datasets, manage priorities and deliver under tight deadlines.
• Experience in process improvement / Lean initiatives.
• Strong communication and influencing skills in an international environment.
• High ownership, strong organization and a hands-on approach.

Benefits

Work flexibility
We give you the opportunity to adjust your work to your lifestyle. We offer flexible hours as well as the possibility of hybrid work model. 

Various forms of cooperation
At Helprise, you can choose the model that best suits your needs. We offer both employment contracts and flexible B2B cooperation options.

Basic benefits package
We care about the health and well-being of our employees - we provide private medical care, a MultiSport card, and life insurance.

Development on your terms
We provide an individual development budget that you can use for your professional growth. As a Lumina Learning partner, we also give you access to unique tools and the support of certified practitioners, so you can better understand your potential and strengthen your talents.

Integration and shared experiences
We regularly enjoy new experiences together and build relationships in an inspiring atmosphere. From cooking sessions, through yoga weekends in nature, to the thrill of escape rooms.